Harry Cox

Harry Cox, 87, of Danville, passed away at 6: 57 a.m. Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at his home. Harry was born on November 28th, 1924, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Harry and Edna (Smith) Cox Sr. He married Noela Mae Bivenour in September of 1947 at St. James United Methodist Church in Danville. He later married Geraldine Hurtig Lambright on April 11th, 1969 at the Methodist Chapel at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois. She survives. He is survived by two sons- Terry (Jan) Cox of Atlanta, Georgia and Gary (Jeanne) Cox of San Diego, California; daughter- Darla Ewing of Danville; one step-son- John Lambright of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one brother- John (Wanda) Cox of Burnet, Texas; ten grandchildren- Megan Henry, Mackenzie Coan, Addison Cox, Anne Hunter Cox, Terra Ewing, Tyler Ewing, Tanner Ewing, John Lambright III, Carl Lambright and Steven Lambright; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister- Zola Fagan and one step-son- Joseph Wesley Lambright. Harry attended Danville High School up until his junior year, when he was drafted and served in the Army Air Corp, as a warrant officer, during WWII. After serving in the military he attended Ohio University, where he majored in photography and was a member of Sigma Chi. Harry set several track records during his time at Danville High School and Ohio University. His records at Danville High School in the 220 still stand today. Harry left Ohio University in 1947 to go work for the family business, Cox Auto Supply, in Danville after his father became sick. He worked as an automotive parts distributor for several years, until he retired in 1985. He was a very loyal member of St. James United Methodist Church for many years. Harry loved photography and won several prizes for his photography. He would also video various events for people. He also enjoyed playing golf, watching movies, painting and reading. Harry was very artistic and loved trying to create new things. He was a very loving, caring and humble man. A Celebration of the life of Harry Cox will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 6th, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home, with Pastor Randy Robinson officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He will be cremated following the service and laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church. Please join Harry's family in posting memories, photos or videos on his tribute wall at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.